#got struck by autism in a Verizon store

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CG haymitch n little effie.. Peas and thank you... I beg...........

fair warning im still in the beginning of catching fire so this is still in book one and also so sorry if this is out of character

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Effie wouldn't show it while big but she was worried for her tributes. She had a pit growing in her stomach the moment Katniss broke out of the crowd to reach her sister. Or maybe the unease started when Haymitch took a tumble off the stage back in district 12. She sighed and crawled out of bed. Carefully, she made her way down the hall in search for Haymitch's room, but here she stands at his door, hesitating. He's probably passed out drunk and she knows he sleeps with a knife but she really wants to crawl into his arms and fall asleep. She turns around to go back to her room when the door behind her swings open. She freezes. She could have made it back to her room and pretended that everything was fine (and probably cried herself to sleep) but now she was caught. "Eff... wha 're you doing..." he slurred. Effie closed her eyes and stayed still. Maybe he'll go back in his room? She felt a hand on her shoulder and opened her eyes that met Haymitch's. She sniffled and started crying. "Whoa whoa whoa," he reached forward and pulled her into a tight hug,"what's wrong baby?" She grabs at his shirt and shakes her head. "Scawed for them..." Haymitch rubbed her back soothingly,"Who? Katniss and Peeta?" She nodded, turning her head and slipping her fingers into her mouth to chew on. He sighed lightly. "There's no need to worry about them dear, I have a plan. They seem sharp enough. And I've got a good feeling about them," he spoke softly. He pulled Effie away from his chest and carefully pried her fingers out of her mouth. "Why don't we hit the hay? You must be tired baby." She nodded and held her arms up. Haymitch playfully rolled his eyes but picked her up and carried her into the room without complaining. Now tucked under Haymitch's arm, Effie finally feels the worry from earlier slip away with her consciousness.